Six Planets Light Up the Sky in a Rare Celestial Parade
Over the upcoming days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible concurrently during the night sky, though binoculars or a telescope will be necessary to view
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Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill 23 Al-Shabab Militants in Major Anti-Terror Operation
On 24th February, Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed that it had conducted 4 operations killing at least 23 Al Shabab terrorists. NISA said that they were carried
Iran Slams US and Israel for UN Charter Violations, Warns of Strong Retaliation
Iran stated on 28th February that the US and Israel were being militarily aggressive and the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of Article 2(4) of
US Signals Calm: Israel Won’t Escalate If Lebanon Avoids Hostile Actions
The presidency of Lebanon announced on 28th February that the U.S. ambassador had informed them that Israel would not increase fighting against Lebanon, provided the Lebanese side does not engage
Social Media Crime Against Elementary School Children Hits a Decade-High Surge
In 2025, the national police agency (NPA) released figures on the number of elementary school children in Japan who became victims of sex crimes and other offences due to social
Trump Confirms New Iran Negotiations Scheduled for Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was not pleased with Iran, but they were set to have more talks on Friday on the nuclear program in Tehran. In a
Fighting Reignites in Congo Just Hours After Trump-Backed Peace Deal Ceremony
The battle in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continued on 5th December, a day after President Donald Trump summoned Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Washington to sign new agreements that
Anti-Drug Push: Dominican Republic Confirms US Deal Will Take Effect by April
The scope of the deal was made clear by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, saying on 1st December that a temporary agreement permitting U.S. staff to access restricted areas of
Taiwan Signals Fresh Start: Ready to Restore Ties with Honduras
Taiwan is set to rebuild relations with former ally Honduras and has been in contact with both the presidential candidates pandering to Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Wednesday
Diplomatic Push: China Urges France to Take Its Side in Japan Dispute
On 2nd December, Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated the Chinese stand on the comments made by the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan during their meeting with his French counterpart in
Putin Declares Full Control of Donbas Is Russia’s Goal — By Force if Needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a publicly proclaimed threat to seize the entire territory of the Donbas region in Ukraine with the use of military force, unless the Ukrainian
Trump’s Move to Scrap Somali Safeguards Sends Shockwaves Through Minnesota
The threat level of ending temporary legal safeguards of Somalis residing in Minnesota by President Donald Trump is causing panic in the deeply rooted immigrant populace of Minnesota, with apprehension
Romania Says It Shot Down Maritime Drone Over the Black Sea
The Romanian military destroyed a maritime drone that was threatening shipping in the Black Sea, and the Ministry of National Defence announced the action on Dec 3, as the worry
China Deploys Military Ships in the Region in the Largest Military Showing Ever
According to various sources and intelligence reports analyzed by Reuters, China has positioned a colossal naval and coast guard force on the East Asian waters, and the number of ships
Germany Deploys Fighter Jets to Poland After Russian Drone Strikes
In response to the Russian drone invasion in the Polish town of Malbork in September, the German air force announced on 4th December that it has sent five German Eurofighter
Tensions in the Sky: Dutch Military Shoots Down Drones Over Volkel Air Base
The Ministry of Defense stated on 22nd November that the military of the Netherlands fired on drones above the Volkel Air Base in the eastern region of the country, but
Pakistani Forces Launch Fierce Border Raids, Leaving 23 Militants Dead
The Pakistani security forces stormed two Pakistani Taliban hideouts in the north west of the country close to the Afghan border, which led to fierce shootouts, annihilating 23 militants according
Tragedy in Western Ukraine: Children Among 26 Dead in Devastating Strike
Russian officials are quoted as saying that at least 26 people, including three children, were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack that hit two blocks of flats in
Rio’s favelas attract tourists looking for real local experiences
Rio de Janeiro is seeing record numbers of tourists, but many visitors are now skipping the usual postcard sights. Instead of only visiting Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer, or Sugarloaf Mountain,
Australia Burns: Bushfires Rage, Evacuations Ordered, Melbourne Hits 17-Year Heat Record
High temperatures in the southeast of Australia fuelled bushfires, hundreds of people living in country towns were forced to evacuate, and record temperatures were experienced, with Melbourne registering the highest
UNESCO–Samoa Alliance Deepens to Power Education, Culture and Science
Mr Sardar Umar Alam, the UNESCO Representative and the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office of the Pacific States, made a courtesy visit to the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa,
Swindon’s creative community backs bid to become UK City of Culture 2029
Swindon’s arts and cultural organisations have come together to support the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029. The bid was officially launched on Monday, 26 January 2026,
UK study tests if limiting social media helps teen mental health
The UK is planning a new study. In this, thousands of students will take part to see if spending less time on social media can improve their mental health. The
Pink and Green Northern Lights Dazzle UK Skies
People across the UK were treated to a rare and beautiful sight as the Northern Lights lit up the night sky. Shades of green, pink, and purple were seen across
RBI Cuts Rates, Boosts Liquidity to Keep India’s ‘Goldilocks’ Economy Just Right
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed its key repo rate by 25 bps (basis points) on Friday (Dec 5) and did not rule out easing more while it took
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach increase December LPG Prices by 3-5 percent
The official selling prices (OSPs) of Saudi Aramco and Algerian Sonatrach of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have increased by a rate of between 3.3% and 5.4% in December, traders added,
World Bank & ADB Launch First Pacific Projects Under New Partnership Initiative
The first two Pacific projects to be implemented today were announced by the World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda as part of
US and Saudi Arabia Showcase Bold New Business Deals at Major Investment Forum
On 19th November Saudi and US authorities boasted of billions of dollars in new investments and expanding financial relationships between the two nations as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Central Bank to Launch $2 Billion Auction Sprint, Including Major Monday Repo Sale
On 21st November, the Brazilian central bank announced it will conduct up to two dollar auctions with repurchase agreements of up to $2 billion on Monday morning. According to a
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Talks—But Stands Firm on Its Conditions, Adviser Warns
Iran is also ready to redo nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided they are respected by the Iranian government, a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN on 18th November, but
KLM resumes flights to Middle East after a short pause
Dutch airline KLM has decided to restart flights to the Middle East after briefly stopping services due to rising tensions in the region. The airline said it will resume flights
Saudi Arabia Mining Reserves Worth $2.5 Trillion
According to reports by CNN and S&P Global, Saudi Arabia claimed that it has mineral reserves worth about $2.5 trillion. The country said its reserves include rare earth elements, gold,
Consumer Spending Fuels Fastest US Economic Growth in Two Years
The third quarter saw the U.S. economy develop more rapidly than it was anticipated, as estimated by the Commerce Department. On 22nd January, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released
Europe Puts the Brakes on Smart EVs Over Espionage Fears
Poland, Israel and the United Kingdom have also taken action to restrict the areas in which Chinese-made EVs can operate, and even U.S. models, again, sparking technology, trust and geopolitical
From Deal to Deadlock: EU Parliament Rejects US Trade Pact After Trump’s Tariff Threat
The European Parliament has officially halted the ratification procedure on its US trade deal, as a sign of protest after Donald Trump threatened to apply 10 per cent tariffs on
Streets of Zurich Roar: Over 2,000 Protest Trump’s Presence at Davos Forum
On 19th January evening, more than 2,000 participants demonstrated in Zurich with the intention to express their dissatisfaction with the fact that the World Economic Forum (WEF) is held in
